Bhaagavatha Gnaana Yajnam

For the first time, outside Kerala, Bhaagavatham is being read in Malayalam.

In Kerala, Ramayanam has been read in the local language, Malayalam, in the “Kilippattu” form of Adhyaatma Ramaayanam composed by the legendary Tunjathu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan. However, we were reading the Bhaagavatham or the story of Bhagawaan SreeKrishna in Sanskrit, a language that is no longer understood by the teeming masses.

As a result of strenuous effort spread over a long period of time, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Mahaakavi Akkitham, translated Vyasa Bhaagavatham into simple Malayalam language. Mahaakavi Akkitham has been divinely inspired to match Vyaasa Bhaagavatham verse for verse.

For the first time, outside Kerala, ACHYUTHAM 2017 brings Bhaagavatha praarayanam in Malayalam. This mega event of ‘Srimad Bhaagavatha Gnaana Yajnam’ is being conducted in Chennai at the Egmore Ayyappa Temple Auditorium.

Verses of Vyaasa Bhaagavatham are being read by followed by Malayalam verses of Akkitham’s Bhaagavatham. The Yajna Achaaryan, Shri Kailiyadu Vijayan Master M.A MPhil, gives his discourse based on these verses.

In this regard, a press meet was conducted to highlight the features of the proposed Bhaagavatha Gnaana Yajnam at the Chennai Press Club, Chepauk on 3rd February 2017. This event was reported in Tamil News papers and Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi.

The Inaugural Ceremony on held 5th February. The Bhaagavagtha Gnaana Yajnam is conducted from 6th to 18th February from 6:30 AM to 6 PM. After deeparaadhana, the Yajna Achaaryan gives his discourse based on various Upanishads. The concluding ceremonies will be held on the last day, Sunday 19th February till 1 PM.

A copy of the Malayalam version of Bhaagavatha grantham was received in person from its translator Mahaakavi at his Akkitham Mana residence at Kumaranallur, Palakkad District. The local newspapers were present on that auspicious occasion.

The Yajna Aachaaryan was ceremoniously received along with the copy of Akkitham’s Malayalam Bhagavatham at the Temple to the accompaniment of poornakumbham, thaalappoli and vaadyam.

5-February 2017, Sunday
05:30 AM MahaGanapathy Homam – Brahmasri Radhakrishnan Namboothiri

06:00 PM
Devotees of SreeKrishna Welcoming with due ceremony, Panchaloha Vigraham, Malayalam version of Srimath Bhagavatha grantham, which was received in person from its translator, Padmasri-awardee Mahakavi Akkitham.
Reception of Acharyan with poornakumbham, thaalappoli and vaadyam.

07:00 PM Inaugural public function commences
Lighting lamps by Thanthri – Singing of Guruvandana and Ganapathy stuti Honouring Thanthri
Vedic recital - Sri Suktam and Purusha Suktam by C.S Mahadevan Iyer
Welcome speech by “Amrita” Suresh Babu C.K. Inauguration by
Chief Guest
Vote of Thanks
Yajna Acharyan escorted to the dais
Sreemath Bhagavatha Mahatmayam by the the Yajna Acharyan Sri Vijayan Master
Pooja by Melshanthi
8:00 PM Bharatanatyam by Ms Shubhavadana Chandramohan


6-February 2017, Monday
06:45 AM Vishnu Sahasranaama, group prayer
07:00 AM Reading of Bhagavatham and Discourse
10:00 AM Reading and Discourse
01:00 PM Prasadaoottu
02:00 PM Reading and Discourse
05:30 PM Vilakku Pooja
06:45 PM Discourse on Upanishad
07:45 PM Cultural Programmes

Topics of Discourse: Soodha-Shaunaka Samvaadam, Vyasa-Naarada Samvaadam, Kunti Stuti, Bheeshma Stuti, Mahaprasthanam, Curse befalling Raja Parikshith, Advent of Suka Muni (Entire Skanda-1).

7-February 2017, Tuesday

Topics of Discourse: Origin of Universe, Brahma-Naarada Samvaadam, Vidura-Maitreya Samvaadam, Ten types of Species, Varaha Avataram, Destruction of Hiranyaksha, (Skanda - 2, 3 – Chapters 1 to 19).

8-February 2017, Wednesday
Topics of Discourse: Kapila Avataram, Upadesham by Kapilaacharya, Daksha Yaagam, Dhruava Charitam, (Skanda - 3: Chapters 20 to 33, Skanda – 4: Chapters 1-12).

9-February 2017, Thursday
Topics of Discourse: Pruthu Charitam, Puranjanopakhyanam, Rishabha Avataram, Bharata katha, Bhadrakaali PraturBhaavam.
(Skanda - 4: Chapters 13 to 31, Skanda – 5: Chapters 1-10).

10-February 2017, Friday

Topics of Discourse: Dhruava Sthiti, Naraka Sthiti, Ajamila Upakhyanam, Narada Katha, Narayana Kavacham, Vrutrasura Vadham.
(Skanda - 5: Chapters 11 to 26, Skanda – 6: Chapters 1-12).

11-February 2017, Saturday

Topics of Discourse: Story of Vritrasura, Narasimha Avataram, Sadachaara Nirnayam, Gajendra Moksham. (Skanda - 6: Chapters 13 to 19, Skanda – 7, 8: Chapters 1 to 4).

12-February 2017, Sunday

Topics of Discourse: Amrutamadhanam, Vaamana Avataram, Matsya Avataram, Surya Vamsha Katha, Ambareesha Upakhyanam. (Skanda - 8: Chapters 5 to 24, Skanda – 9: Chapters 1 to 9).

13-February 2017, Monday
Topics of Discourse: Parashurama Avataram, SreeRama Avataram, Kuru Vamsha Katha, Yadu Vamsha Katha, SreeKrishna Avataaram. (Skanda - 9: Chapters 10 to 24, Skanda – 10: Chapters 1 to 3).

14-February 2017, Tuesday

Topics of Discourse: SreeKrishna Leela, Kaliya Mardhanam, Govinda Abhishekham, Raasa Leela. (Skanda - 10: Chapters 4 to 33).

15-February 2017, Wednesday

04:00 PM Rukmini Swayamvara Ghosha Yaathra with naadaswaram, thaalapoli and Kaikottikali

Topics of Discourse: Arrival of Akrura, Kamsa Vadham, Rukmini Swayamvaram. (Skanda - 10: Chapters 34 to 54).

16-February 2017, Thursday

Topics of Discourse: Other Vivaahams, Narada-durshta-SreeKrishna Charitam, Raajasooyam, Kuchela Upakhyanam. (Skanda - 10: Chapters 55 to 81).

17-February 2017, Friday

Topics of Discourse: Bandhu Sangamam, Subhadra Haranam, Santaanagopaalam, Navayogi Samvaadam, Uddhava Upadesham (24 Masters). (Skanda - 10: Chapters 82 to 90, Skanda - 11: Chapters 01 to 15).

18-February 2017, Saturday

Topics of Discourse: Uddhava Upadesham (continued), SreeKrishna Swarga Aarohanam, Mukti of Raja Pareekshith. (Skanda - 11: Chapters 16 to 31, Skanda - 12: Chapters 1 to 5).

19-February 2017, Sunday

06:45 AM Vishnu Sahasranaama, group prayer
07:00 AM Reading of Bhagavatham and Discourse
09:15 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Reading and Discourse
11:30 AM Abhishekham, Samarpanam, Guru Dakshina
12:30 PM Achutham 2017 concludes. Celebratory meeting.
01:30 PM Prasadaoottu

Topics of Discourse: Markandeya Upakhyanam, Conclusion of Bhagavatham. (Skanda - 12: Chapters 6 to 13).